Originally Posted by
Gottlob1
If you are truly proficient at it, a number of profitable situations naturally arise. But, not the straight-forward ones. Say, by watching out for the two or three bigger bettors usually on hand in a big casino with a high-limit section. Often, those guys play in the regular sections for more company. Guys that have already lost tens, or hundreds, of thousands. Guys who already tend to make a lot of big bets on the spur of the moment. Anyway, make the occasional big bet, $500 or $1000, to "set yourselves apart", as having a good time, which you are. Let them make the first bit of small talk, and, before you know it, you're best friends, in the sense that the tiniest bit of facial or other gesture lets the other guy know when to pound it. I mean, a guy who already does that, and, with me betting mostly normally. What tends to happen, after things get rolling, especially with a good table, and group, is that the guy will offer me the odd double-down, and split, at $500 or $1000, or, a couple of purples on the end - the most that I would accept, anyway. Not much for a casino to go on, but, to graciously cut the guy a cheque (check) for the $60,000. No it's not where you let the other guy buy you dinner, or, introduce you to his friends, and family. You never see the guy again. But, you really have to know your cards.